Some European countries have suspended visas for Russian nationals

IMPACT – HIGH

A number of European countries have suspended certain visas for Russian nationals. The visa suspensions include:

• Czech Republic. The government of the Czech Republic announced on Feb. 25 that it will no longer be accepting or processing visa applications, long-term permits and permanent residence permits for Russian nationals until further notice. More information regarding this suspension is available here.
• Greece. The Greek government has suspended its golden visa program for Russian nationals. Russian nationals will no longer be able to renew or apply for residence permits for investment purposes. Russian business executives can no longer apply for residence permits in Greece until further notice. More information regarding Greece’s visa suspensions is available here.
• Iceland. The Icelandic government has announced that it has suspended visa processing for Russian business travelers, government officials and diplomats, among others. More information regarding Iceland’s visa suspensions is available here.
• Latvia. The Latvian government has suspended the issuance of visas to Russian citizens indefinitely except in cases related to special humanitarian crises. More information regarding Latvia’s decision to suspend visas for Russian nationals is available here.
• Lithuania. The Lithuanian government has suspended the issuance of new visas to Russian foreign nationals indefinitely. More information regarding Lithuania’s decision to suspend visa issuance for Russian nationals is available here.

BAL Analysis: Immigration policies related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine may change with little or no notice. BAL will continue to monitor developments regarding the invasion and will provide more information as it becomes available.

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